Alas, the Decatur (Ill.) Herald & Review didn't post this until after the event. But this video shows the legendary Ghost Bridge of Route 66 in Lincoln, Ill., and the Ghost Bridge Walk that became a fundraiser for The Mill in Lincoln. https://youtu.be/esCesCUTJMY
Category: Restaurants
Is Barney’s Beanery haunted?
Barney's Beanery, a fixture on Route 66 in West Hollywood, Calif., since 1927, is known for many things. Home to the Second-Best Chili in Los Angeles. Hangout to Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and scads of other music and movie stars. A focal point in the fledgling gay-rights movement during the 1970s and '80s. But the … Continue reading Is Barney’s Beanery haunted?
A lulu of a loo
Emily Priddy, aka Red Fork Hippie, is repainting a bathroom using scenes from Route 66 at the Brews & Bytes coffeehouse in downtown Sapulpa, Okla. The Sapulpa Daily Herald published a story about her ongoing project today: She told the owners she would paint the walls if the Reed’s could pay for her talent in … Continue reading A lulu of a loo
Lights on at the Luna Cafe
A vintage neon sign -- plus architectural neon -- of the historic Luna Cafe on Route 66 in Mitchell, Ill., were relighted Saturday night during a ceremony attended by about 200 people. Jim Thole of the Route 66 Association of Missouri's Neon Preservation Committee reported that the neon was turned on at 6:44 p.m. Saturday, with … Continue reading Lights on at the Luna Cafe
Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe earns historic designation
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe, which has served travelers on Route 66 in Victorville, Calif., since 1947, has been named as a historic point of interest by a history-based fraternal organization, reported the Victorville Daily Press. E Clampus Vitus, aka The Clampers, a fraternity dedicated to preserving Western heritage, chose the Holland Burger Cafe for … Continue reading Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe earns historic designation
Coffee shop opens in old St. Clair bus stop
Maxine Scheske, 77, has opened The Old Bus Stop Coffee Shop along old Route 66 in what was an old bus depot in St. Clair, Mo., according to The Missourian of Washington, Mo. The coffee shop, which doubles as an art gallery for works by locals, is open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on … Continue reading Coffee shop opens in old St. Clair bus stop
Molly’s Landing saves part of old Route 66 bridge
A portion of the Bird Creek Bridge, dismantled to make way for a new bridge, has been preserved by the nearby Molly's Landing restaurant in Catoosa, Okla., reported Channel 6 in Tulsa. The owners of Molly's Landing contracted with Manhattan Road and Bridge, along with Oklahoma Department of Transportation, to have the section of the … Continue reading Molly’s Landing saves part of old Route 66 bridge
Snuffy’s Grill will become a Steak N Egger cafe
Snuffy's 24-Hour Grill, a restaurant in McCook, Ill., and an Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame member, was purchased a few weeks ago and will be converted into the newest member of the small, 24-hour Steak N Egger restaurant group. Snuffy's was put up for sale a few months ago. Steak N Egger bought the … Continue reading Snuffy’s Grill will become a Steak N Egger cafe
Zeno’s Motel and Steakhouse soon will close
Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse, a Route 66 fixture in Rolla, Mo., since 1956, will close its doors after its final day of business on Oct. 21, according to a longtime employee. Joyce Topolski, who says she's worked at Zeno's for 26 years, said in an email that "with competition and the economy, we can't go … Continue reading Zeno’s Motel and Steakhouse soon will close
“Man vs. Food Nation,” Route 66 edition
The Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food Nation" recently did a Route 66 segment that included Ted Drewes Frozen Custard in St. Louis, Idle Spurs Steakhouse in Barstow, Calif., and Elote Cafe in Tulsa. Here's the full episode, in two parts: https://youtu.be/Z1Q7Rk29aYg https://youtu.be/qF5K4aO8Xv0 The segment includes Elote's formidable Puffy Taco Challenge.